Applications for the 2026-2027 program will open on Monday, March 16, 2026 and will close on Friday, May 8, 2026 (11:59pm, ET). Admissions and scholarship decisions will be made by Friday, June 5, 2026. For any questions or concerns, please contact greenchem.certificate@yale.edu.
Admissions & Cost
The application cycle for 2026-2027 will open on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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Who Should Apply
- Public, private, and nonprofit professionals, and advanced students from both the Global South and industrialized nations who share an interest in creating a more sustainable chemical enterprise. This program does not require an extensive background in chemistry.
- Current and next-generation practitioners from around the globe eager to learn from the world’s foremost experts in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, as well as related fields and alongside a worldwide network of online learners.
- Leaders who want to champion de-fossilization and the minimization of undesired biological and environmental impacts of the chemical enterprise as it transitions in response to climate and sustainability challenges.
Information Sessions
Tuition and Payments
The tuition for the entire program is $7,500, and includes:.
- Four 8-week online courses including asynchronous (video/text) and synchronous learning on a weekly basis.
- Unlimited access to all online materials used in the courses
- Mentorship by world-class faculty and practitioners in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering throughout the program
- Weekly synchronous face-to-face interaction with experts in the field of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering and relevant disciplines
- Expert advice on coursework
- Faculty-guided capstone project
- There is no application fee
- Some employers offer educational benefits, tuition assistance, and/or professional development funding. Here is a sample email to your employer to help get this discussion started.
- Scholarship funding is also available on a competitive basis to partially offset the cost of attendance.
Payments Schedule and Refund Policy
June 19, 2026
Due date for enrollment and the first of two tuition payments, which includes a non-refundable deposit of $300 USD ($3,750)
August 17, 2026
Due date for the second of two tuition payments ($3,750)
August 31, 2026
Last day to withdraw from the program and receive a full refund minus the deposit
Scholarships
Financial support through scholarship funds, covering a portion of tuition fees, are available and competitively awarded. Applying for scholarships occurs during the program application process. Admission decisions are made independently of funding requests.
Scholarships are offered to select outstanding applicants who bring additional skills to the program through leadership, life experiences or outstanding scholarship. Successful applicants will describe what unique experiences they bring to the program and how participation in the program will serve as a launch point to become a Green Chemistry, Green Engineering, or environmental leader within the greater chemical enterprise.
You will be notified of any scholarship award at the time of your admissions decision. Any scholarships awarded will be applied equally to the two tuition installments. Please note that because this is a non-degree bearing program, traditional financial aid is not available. However, we encourage you to apply for financial support through a scholarship and inquire with your employer whether training and professional development funds may be applied to finance your participation in this program.
Applications Readiness Checklist
All required information for your application is listed on this page. Only complete applications submitted prior to the application deadline are guaranteed to be considered by the Admissions Review Committee. Candidates not accepted in the initial application review will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if a position becomes available prior to the start of the program in August.
Please review the dates posted on the website to ensure that you will be able to attend all classes to allow successful completion of the program.
Application Materials
Required Materials
- Completed online application form
- Resume or CV
- Recommended length of two (2) pages and maximum three (3) pages
- Please include dates of service, employers, titles, nature of duties and any significant volunteer experience.
- Please note for each job/internship/volunteer position whether it was full or part time and list original research work, reports, or publications.
- Personal Statement – 300 words max:
- Please include a personal statement discussing your interests, life experiences, and goals as well as your motivations for applying for this program.
- Short answers- 300 words max for each- to both of the following essay questions:
- Drawing on your professional and/or academic experience, please describe one challenge the chemical enterprise faces in the efforts to address climate change and implement green and sustainable chemistry and what role you see yourself playing in this implementation as your career progresses.
- How do you intend to manage your time effectively given your current commitments to work and your personal life? While valuable for your career, this certificate can be demanding and we want to ensure that you have a plan to manage your time effectively.
- Participants must have a high proficiency in English in order to learn from the written and recorded presentations, complete written assignments and engage in thoughtful discussion with peers and instructors during live sessions. You will be asked to rate your English skills in the online application. Test scores are not required, but you will have the opportunity to share any test scores with us during the application process.
- If applying for a scholarship, a short statement - 500 words max
- Your essay should explain why you are seeking a scholarship and will include details on how this program will help you reach your goals and create on-the-ground impact toward implementing green and sustainable chemistry. Include any personal circumstances, hardships, or barriers to attendance that you wish the reviewers to know about. Please be specific. No additional material is required. Please do NOT send us any financial information as part of your application; it will not be reviewed.
- There is no application fee
Technical Requirements
Participation in this program will require consistent access to:
- A computer, laptop, or tablet capable of playing audio and video
- Internet connection (recommended speed at least 600 kbps)
- A web camera and microphone to participate in online meetings
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel (or equivalent programs)
Equipment and software are the responsibility of the participant and will not be provided by Yale University.
Yale University’s Nondiscrimination Statement
Yale University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds.
In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
